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Overview

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Stable porous clay gravel for natural planted aquariums

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Mineral-rich substrate improves aquarium plant growth

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Eliminates laterite supplementation in planted aquariums

Bring noticeable improvement in plant growth response. This stable, porous clay substrate is rich in iron, so it eliminates the need for laterite supplementation in your planted aquariums. Flourite Red is a specially fracted, stable, porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. Flourite Black offers the benefits of Flourite Original plus a striking, natural black color that showcases aquarium plants. Mix with existing gravel or use alone as a substrate for best results. Each bag fills about 2" deep in a typical 10-gallon aquarium

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Filling Instructions:
Although pre-washed, Flourite™ should be rinsed before use to remove residual dust. Filling tank slowly and dispersing water so that the Flourite™ bed is not disturbed can also minimize dust. Slight initial cloudiness is normal and will clear rapidly (2–12 hours). Use of a Water Clarifier will aid in water clearing. This bag is sufficient for about a 2" deep bed in a typical 10-gallon tank.

Customers Reviews

Rated 3.7 out of 5 by 17
reviewers.

Rated 5 out of 5 by pachoulzy wonderful but dusty.
i've purchased the black sand and red variations of this product and both are outstanding. each looks beautiful in the tank (especially the red, the color variations are stunning). i made the mistake of not rinsing the black sand (first purchase) and it created a huge cloud in my tank. i had to empty it and rinse it for about an hour for it to run clear. the second time around with the red, i rinsed it for about an hour prior and i had no problems. after placing in the tank, there will be a bit of dust left over but it will settle or your filter will take it out (it shouldn't be enough to mess anything up).
all in all, my plants do fabulously in this substrate and it's all i will use from now on for planted tanks. don't worry about washing away minerals when you rinse, each grain/gravel bit is quite nutrient dense. all of the rinsing was well worth it.
June 8, 2014

Rated 5 out of 5 by Stodolak Great Product!
Plants are doing amazing with this substrate! I recommend rinsing it again since it can be a little dusty. Includes a variety of minerals to impact nutrients to your plants! I would definitely buy this again!
April 22, 2014

Rated 5 out of 5 by evergreen2 love it
Looks good in my tank and my plants are doing great definitively recommended
January 18, 2014

Rated 5 out of 5 by sharks great product
this flourite substrate is great for planted tanks . my plants are doing very well in it . the only con is that the substrate will leave alot of residue all over your tank even after its been rinsed .
May 5, 2013

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I have had my tank like 5-6 years, nothing serious though, 46 gal with angels, gouramis, catfish and a few loaches, so I've always had plants in the tank, but they were just ones I picked up at petsmart and replaced every few months when they'd die.. long story short I started having nitrate levels that were too high so (in addition to water changes) I'm trying to properly plant the tank, I have never used a fertilizer or any type of plant food so I wondering if this product is what I'm needing to plant them properly. I have done the research and understand the lighting and temperature guidelines, which I have been doing, but I can't seem to find clear info on what products I need! Thanks!

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First of all, it's best to restart your aquarium around every 2 years. Just get a large tub, drain some of your aquarium water into the tub. Move your fish into it, tear your tank down and replace your substrate with Flourite (after you wash it). Do NOT dump Flourite on top of your existing layer of gravel.

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The addition of Flourite to an established aquarium substrate bed can stir up existing debris and cloud the aquarium water. If you plan to add Fluorite to your aquarium, be sure to rinse thoroughly to remove any excess dust. A less cloudy alternative is use your existing substrate and use Fluorish Tabs. //www.fosterandsmithaquatics.c...

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This will be dry in the bag, I believe EcoComplete is one of the few that ships wet. Keep in mind that because the product is dry, it is going to be dusty. You will have to rinse the product before you use it if you want to avoid terribly cloudy tank water and clogged up filter media. I put the sand in a bucket, use a hose, and stir while the water overflows the bucket. When the water runs clear, you're good to go.

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Yes, the finer grains do get sucked in. There's a certain art to siphoning over sand, you sort of hover over it with your siphon and swish back and forth rather then digging into it like you do gravel. If you're digging your siphon into the gravel mixed with sand, you're definitely going to get some in your bucket.

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Thank you for your question. Substrate or gravel should not get sucked up when using the python. If fish or gravel is drawn into the gravel tube, you may interrupt the cleaning process by temporarily closing the switch and letting the object drop back to the gravel bed. Then, reopen the switch and continue cleaning.

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I don't want my substrate to be too anaerobic for my plants -- but if it is safe to do so I would like to setup a new planted tank with only the black sand as substrate. Will this be too dense for the plants in the tank; is it better to mix the black sand with the black gravel to ensure it is not too compact?

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The sand works with most rooted plants, like crypts, however, within a few months it becomes inert, so you may want to purchase some root tabs eventually. Compaction can occur, but a good solution to that is some malaysian trumpet snails. They are nocturnal, live-bearing burrowing snails that don't misbehave and eat plants like other pest snails. Alternatively, you can stir it a bit with your siphon now and then while cleaning. Remember, you HAVE TO RINSE this substrate before you use it. Otherwise, it will be cloudy as all get out in your tank for days. I use a bucket with a hose, keep stirring in the bucket until the water runs clear.

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